Vancouver Pride 2016
Drop by our booth as we celebrate the unique spirit of the LGBTQ2+ community and to learn more about our work to protect human rights and civil liberties.
The BCCLA responds to Ontario’s Anti-BDS Participation Bill
The BCCLA is resolutely opposing the anti-BDS participation bill (Bill 202) that is being debated in Ontario. Entitled the “Standing Up Against Anti-Semitism Act, 2016”, the bill would, among other […]
Bill C-51 and Data Analytics with Micheal Vonn – Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
BCCLA reacts to decision in Abbotsford homeless rights case
For immediate release Vancouver –Today, a decision was issued in the case of BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors v City of Abbotsford, a prominent constitutional case challenging three city bylaws […]
Media advisory: BC Supreme Court to hear Abbotsford homeless rights case
June 28, 2015 For immediate release Vancouver – On June 29, 2015, the BC Supreme Court will begin hearing the case of BC/Yukon Association of Drug War Survivors v City […]
The right to dissent under Bill C-51: public forum
A public forum hosted by StopWar.ca will be held to discuss the implications of Bill C-51 and the right to dissent under this Bill. BCCLA’s Senior Counsel, Carmen Cheung will […]
RELEASE: BCCLA reacts to sweeping new anti-terror bill
January 30, 2015 VANCOUVER – This morning the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) – the organization that is currently suing the federal government over allegations of warrantless electronic surveillance of […]
Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to rule on right to a civil remedy for torture victims
October 9, 2014 For immediate release Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision on Friday, October 10, 2014 in The Estate of Zahra Kazemi et al. […]
BCCLA reacts to Bill C36, new sex work legislation
This week, the federal government made public The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, a bill drafted in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canada v. Bedford. […]
BC Court of Appeal to release judgment on challenge to BC’s drinking and driving law
Vancouver – On Monday, March 3, the BC Court of Appeal will deliver reasons for judgment in Chisholm, et al. v. British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles). The case was […]